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“My inclusion on this list is recognition of the work done by all members of UNI and we are pleased to see that people are taking notice,” Jennings said.

The magazine said Jennings and UNI Global Union are powerful advocates for workers at the Swiss, European and global levels.

The list includes 299 other influential Swiss residents, most of whom are bankers, corporate executives, politicians or professors. The list was topped by Philipp Hildebrand, chairman of the governing board of the Swiss National Bank.

UNI’s inclusion on the list adds a more progressive cast to the round-up and will help spread the UNI message to the business community in Switzerland, an audience that doesn’t often hear our name.

Jennings carries the banner for working families and trade unions on the list. Bilan recognised the importance of UNI’s work especially in light of the havoc caused by the global financial crisis.